Family Finds Purpose Educating Community About COVID Risks
They're on a mission to get people to take coronavirus precautions seriously
How a Pastor Protected Nursing Home Residents
Derrick DeWitt's early action kept virus out of facility
Father, Son Beat COVID Together in VA Hospital
Both vets were hospitalized days apart
What's It Like Being An Essential Worker
Older adults share their firsthand experience
Edna Kane-Williams on COVID-19 and Minorities
AARP's senior vice president for multicultural leadership fights for all older Americans
Need Help? Discover AARP Community Connections
Website links volunteers and older adults with the resources they need
As Friends Died of AIDS, Sheryl Lee Ralph Got Involved
'People wanted to act like it wasn't happening,' actress says in 30th year of activism
Who Do You Miss Most During This Isolation We Must Endure?
Jacqueline Burgess, 70, of Lake Wales, Florida, wants to see her three daughters who live out of state
Are You Confused About Driving in a Roundabout?
You're not alone, but AAA's Kurt Gray says a few simple rules can get you through confidently
What You Need to Know About Today's TV Streaming Choices
BET+ with dramas, movies and sitcoms featuring Black culture is among a new wave of options
Tuskegee Airman Gets Wish to Help Dyslexic Students
Frank Macon overcame learning struggles to fix and fly planes for the U.S. military
Civil Rights & History
Older Activists Make Voices Heard in March on Washington
'They're excited because they're seeing a change' — 57 years after 1963's 'I Have a Dream' speech
Black Women Had to Fight for Right to Vote, Recognition
They were suffragists combating both racism and sexism long after the 19th Amendment was passed
How These Older Americans Are Demanding Change
Spurred on by the death of George Floyd, 46, they are marching — even with worries about COVID-19
Pastor Reframes Civil Rights Movement for Modern Times
Five injustices, including poverty and racism, hold back U.S. potential, the Rev. William Barber II says
Myrlie Evers-Williams Faces Racial Unrest Head-On
Former NAACP Chair on how America can reach its promise of freedom, equality
11 Fascinating Southern Stops Along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Visit the sites, many outdoors, where ordinary citizens like John Lewis fought injustice, made history
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Health
Black Heart Patients Get Less Early Treatment, Die More
Race may influence the care that African Americans are provided, study finds. And insurance plays a part
8 Great Reasons to Get Started Walking — Now
You can trim your waistline, sleep better and learn more reasons to get your body moving
Blacks' Lung Cancer Rate No Longer Exceeds That of Whites
African Americans have cut back on smoking in the past 60 years, especially Gen Xers and younger
Where You Live at 50 Could Determine How Long You Live
AARP report finds access to health care, housing, jobs matters most at midlife
How Cultural Influences Can Affect the Way You Give Care
Be conscious of the differences and so you can find common ground with the person you're caring for
Stressed Out? Try This Beginner's Guide to Meditation
Focusing your mind in this way can alleviate anxiety, slow aging, and improve your attention span
TV, Movies & Music
You're Invited to AARP's Free Online Dance Party
Celebrate the holiday season with Dionne Warwick, the O'Jays and more
The Essential Guide to Playwright August Wilson
Discover this treasure trove of plays exploring the Black experience from the 1900s to the 1990s
Whoopi Goldberg on the Role She's Always Wanted
The star of the new version of the thriller "The Stand" shares her secret dream
Viola Davis Finds a Powerful Voice to Fight Racism, Poverty
Oscar-winning actress has new movie, confidence
17 Essential Films About Our Expansive Black Experience
Black life in America isn't a singular culture
11 Black Filmmakers You Should Know (and Will Love)
Up your watch list game with these essential directors
The 5 Best Spike Lee Films You Haven't Seen — But Still Can
Explore more of the great American filmmaker's work
Courtney B. Vance on Race and Life With Angela Bassett
He has new HBO series, 23-year Hollywood marriage
Book Excerpts
'Big Friendship' Illustrates the Awesome Power of Pals
Two BFFs explore challenges of deep, lasting bonds
Excerpt: First Chapter of 'The Vanishing Half' Sets the Stage
Must-read new fiction about racism from Brit Bennett
Terry McMillan’s New Novel Focuses on Friends in Their 60s
Fall in love with story from ‘Waiting to Exhale’ author
Video Spotlight
Veteran Battles PTSD Because of Motorcycle Suicide Bomber
His mother is his caregiver and biggest advocate
Work Out in 10 Minutes: Find a Chair to Improve Your Balance
Our series with Bryant Johnson will get you moving
Alfre Woodard: 'Everybody Needs a Wave Right Now'
Love spreads faster than COVID-19, the actress says
